Corbets Tey School

Permanent Contract - 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 4.30pm Monday, 8.45am to 3.30pm Tuesday to Friday

Grade 2: APTC 3 Point 5

Salary: Base £19,871 SEN Allowance £1,070

This is a successful school with supportive governors and very special pupils. We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to support pupils (sometimes 1:1) in mixed-age specialist classes. A first aid qualification would be desirable but not essential.

A Teaching Assistant at Corbets Tey School will have:

• Experience and knowledge of working with children with a wide range of abilities
• A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum
• Flexibility to be able to work in a range of classes with pupils of varying ages and need
• Secure knowledge and skills relating to strategies in working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs
• An interest, motivation and passion for working with special needs children and developing skills to facilitate this
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Calm, controlled and effective communication and relate well to all children and adults within the school
• The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of all pupils
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within this
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school
• Level 2 (GCSE) Qualifications in English and Maths (or the ability to show a high level of competence in literacy and numeracy school related tasks)
• An aptitude for understanding and/or working knowledge of specialist IT software and other IT resources such as iPads  to support students’ learning and communication
• Be willing to develop a full working knowledge, understanding and adherence to relevant school polices, practice and procedures

Benefits offered:

• Rewards scheme
• Havering Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• High quality professional training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly work environment

Please see full Teaching Assistant Job Description.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Please send your completed application to recruitment@corbetstey.havering.sch.uk

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.